Logitech Circle 2 + Apple HomeKit Integration

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Logitech Circle 2 + Apple HomeKit Integration

Logitech Circle 2 + Apple HomeKit Integration

Hey Siri! Show me the security Camera

Nope! Nope!

You leave that package there

And you take that sticker with you

CIRCLE 2 + Apple HomeKit

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Overview

Logitech's Circle 2 Wired Security Camera lets you watch over your house via your iPhone or iPad when you're away. Whether you’re at work or just next door, you'll always know about unexpected household activity in real time with instant smart alerts on your iOS device.

You can access Circle 2’s unlimited live streaming, two-way audio, and smart recorded video for the most recent 24 hours anytime and anywhere at no additional cost. If you want to see more, you can purchase a subscription plan that offers either 14 days or 31 days of storage.

Highlights

Smart alerts sent to your iPhone or iPad whenever there's activity in your house

Secure cloud storage for the most recent 24 hours; subscription plans available for longer periods of video storage

Easy setup in minutes

1080p HD picture quality

180° field-of-view glass lens

Night vision and advanced motion filtering

Weatherproof design for indoor or outdoor use

Smart time-lapse day brief for a quick overview of the day's activity

What’s in the Box

Logitech Circle 2 full HD weatherproof security camera

Swivel mount with tethered cable (10 ft./3.05 m)

USB power adapter

Wall-mounting hardware

Quick start guide

Tech Specs

Other Features: HomeKit Compatible

Internet Access: Internet Access Required

Cable Length: 10 ft./3.04 m

Power Source: External power supply

Length: 3.37 in./8.55 cm

Width: 2.8 in./7.1 cm

Depth: 2.63 in./6.67 cm

Weight: 7.3 oz./207 g

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

Mfr. Part Number: 961-000413

UPC or EAN No.: 097855131874

Warranty

Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple’s Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

Can not stop camera from recording in HomeKit

I bought this camera in hopes of replacing my nest cameras so that everything would be integrated into the home app. There are a lot of limitations currently w
I bought this camera in hopes of replacing my nest cameras so that everything would be integrated into the home app. There are a lot of limitations currently with HomeKit and this camera. It can not be turned on and off via HomeKit. If I use the Logitech app to turn the camera off and then goto the home app, the camera is still streaming video even though it shows off. Also, there is no way to automatically turn the camera on/off via location, which is a major bummer. If/when this is fixed via a software update, I may consider this camera again, but for now I am returning it.

Written by Adam G from Dallas

Dec 8, 2017

207 of 253 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Can not stop camera from recording in HomeKit

5.0 out of 5 stars

I have 3 of these and they are great

I have two window mounted and one wall mounted. I've done all of the app and firmware updates since I purchased them in August. I tried Homekit but the Logi C
I have two window mounted and one wall mounted. I've done all of the app and firmware updates since I purchased them in August. I tried Homekit but the Logi Circle app is much better. Night vision doesn't work as well in window mode, do your homework and research before buying any camera. IR does not work through glass. I spent more time cable managing the wires and getting them power than I did setting them up. Like all technology, there's people who know and everyone else. Remember that when reading reviews. It's a great product and it doesn't deserve 1 star from 1 review.

Written by Jason C from Thousand Oaks

Dec 21, 2017

95 of 109 people found this useful

Is this review useful?I have 3 of these and they are great

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great camera

Just bought one for our apartment. It was really easy to set up. The circle 2 app has some great options . The video quality is clear.

Written by Kathryn F from Weymouth

Jan 9, 2018

49 of 55 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Great camera

1.0 out of 5 stars

Don’t Buy These Cameras

I bought two of these to replace Nests. I have an iPhone so should be compatible because I bought them at the same time. Except that when you log into your ac
I bought two of these to replace Nests. I have an iPhone so should be compatible because I bought them at the same time. Except that when you log into your account it says NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IOS!! DaWhat? Also, there are drops in the recordings. Might make a nice puppy came but for security? Nope! 👎 And there is no customer support number. The website is broken. The whole company is just garbage. And Apple should be ashamed of it self. Another money grab. Steve Jobs is riling in his grave as Apple has declined!

Written by Sharon M from Robbinsdale

Jun 26, 2019

6 of 18 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Don’t Buy These Cameras

1.0 out of 5 stars

Not a good experience

Initial set up went okay, then after about 3 hours and I'm at the airport, camera showed off-line and the recording quit soon after I left the house. When I re
Initial set up went okay, then after about 3 hours and I'm at the airport, camera showed off-line and the recording quit soon after I left the house. When I returned home I went through all the recommended reset steps with no luck. I tried to contact Logitech for support, also no help. Now trying to get return authorization and that's not going well either. Time to move on to another brand.

Written by Michael H from FLEMING ISLAND

Jan 17, 2019

12 of 15 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Not a good experience

4.0 out of 5 stars

Not perfect, but pretty good

Let me begin with a caveat. I have owned smart home devices from several manufacturers. My main learning is that you need a good, strong wifi signal at the poi
Let me begin with a caveat. I have owned smart home devices from several manufacturers. My main learning is that you need a good, strong wifi signal at the point where you plan to install the device. IMHO, the wifi connection is the weak point in all smart home devices. Time and again, a power outage, a firmware update, or similar event will cause the devices to lose (and not automatically restore) connectivity. This just seems to be the state of the current technology. So be prepared for a certain amount on ongoing manual intervention.
Having said the above, I've found the Circle 2 to be slightly above average in terms of connectivity. I've unplugged the device, turned off my wifi and performed firmware updates - each several times - just to test how well the Circle 2 recovers. So far, so good. On the functional side, I find the camera's image quality to be great in well-lit rooms, and I find the night vision to be adequate. I haven't seen a camera with truly great night vision, so I've set my expectations accordingly.
Logitech's free plan gives you access to your video footage for the last 24 hours. The software sends you a notification (not an SMS or email) when it senses motion. This means you need to review the footage and download (to your phone) the video that you want to keep before the 24 hours runs out. If there are no notifications, then there is no need, of course, to review the footage. Logitech's "day brief" feature makes it pretty easy to review footage. You can purchase one of Logitech's subscription plans to retain your footage for more than 24 hours, if you wish. You also receive a notification if the camera disconnects. I tested this by disconnecting the power cable, and it worked fine.
As others have commented, the Homekit app does not fully integrate with the Circle 2. So you still will want to have Logitech's own app on your phone. One last comment: this camera has no alarm feature (or, at least, none I've been able to find). So if you want a camera that emits a loud piercing sound that both wakes you up and scares off an intruder, this camera is not for you. Otherwise, I've found it to be a good device.

Answer

Nothing to do with multiple vs singl
I currently have 2 cameras set up in HomeKit and works fine.

Nothing to do with multiple vs single camera use, but since we're on the topic of HomeKit:

One important point to be aware of is that motion detection for HomeKit will NOT work if you are using the camera through glass (eg. Window Mount). In this scenario, the camera does correctly detect motion and record clips for notification and viewing via the LogiTech Circle 2 app and website, but HomeKit will NOT receive any motion trigger signal that can be used in automations.

So if you want, for example, HomeKit to switch on house lights when motion outside is detected by your Circle 2 camera then you will need to have your camera mounted outside.

Answer

The "wired" is relevant only to how the camera is powered, not to how the device transfers its video
The "wired" is relevant only to how the camera is powered, not to how the device transfers its video data feed which is done via WiFi connection.

The power wire is permanently attached into the stand at the camera end and has a male USB A-type connector at the other end of the 3m cable - this can be plugged into a mains wall outlet using the supplied USB power adapter. I have also successfully powered one of my cameras by plugging it into a standard computer USB A-type port, but not sure if LogiTech officially supports this.

As to the number of cameras supported, I currently only have 2 so cannot confirm first-hand that 3 or more still works fine. But the LogiTech website lists a "Multi-Pack" (PN:961-000474) which includes "2 Wire-Free Cameras + 1 Wired Camera", so I think it's safe to assume more than 2 is possible! Additionally, in the FAQ section of their website, LogiTech goes further by stating that there is "no limit to the number of cameras you can associate to your account or mobile device". However, LogiTech continues by noting that "Image quality may be affected by the number of cameras on the same network, depending on your current internet speed."

Answer

The simple answer is that it doesn't. I do not own this exact product but something similar. In fact
The simple answer is that it doesn't. I do not own this exact product but something similar. In fact all wifi + USB powered self-installed home security systems suffer from this flaw of replying on continuous power. However, I suppose I, and many others who are nevertheless using this kind of self installed home security system, hope that (a) the camera will at the very least capture who unpluged it from its power source and (b) that we have enough camera coverage (i.e. more than 1 camera) to capture some identifiable and legally submittable image. I think you need to be realistic and think of this type of camera as a nice extra, but not the cornerstone of your security. Beware if installed externally that you will need to comply with Privacy Laws (if in EU).

Answer

Smart alerts sent to your iPhone or iPad whenever there's activity in your house. Whether you’re at
Smart alerts sent to your iPhone or iPad whenever there's activity in your house. Whether you’re at work or just next door, you'll always know about unexpected household activity in real time with instant smart alerts on your iOS device.

Answer

You can buy a weather resistant extension cord from Logitech. You will need to plug its power adapte
You can buy a weather resistant extension cord from Logitech. You will need to plug its power adapter into mains power, so need an outside point nearby.

Meet Circle, the only indoor and outdoor, weatherproof, wired or 100% wireless 1080p HD home security camera with night vision and up to 180° field-of-view that you can set up in minutes and goes just about anywhere.

Circle connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network and streams live HD video to your mobile device. After a quick setup, the app lets you stream and d
ownload unlimited amounts* of video effortlessly.

Whether you’re at work, across the world or just next door, get instant visual snapshot notifications when unexpected motion is detected. Instantly see home in 1080p HD video or save and replay important events anytime.

*Data rates may still apply.

Product features include:

FULL HD VIDEO AND NIGHT VISIONSee more of what's happening at home in full 1080p HD, day or night.

SMART ALERTSGet an instant, customized visual snapshot notification of an event or detected motion, sent directly to your phone. Now you’ll “see” what’s happening without even opening then app. You’ll also be notified when a person is detected or when activity happens within a specific Motion Zone you've created if you have a Circle Safe Premium subscription.

SMART TIME-LAPSE DAY BRIEFRecap important moments in the last 24-hours in a free 30-second Day Brief.

ADVANCED EVENT FILTERINGIdentifies and records relevant motion activity so you can keep an eye on unwanted visitors without spending hours sorting through video footage.

TALK AND LISTEN Built-in speaker and microphone lets you talk to your pet when the camera is placed indoors or to the delivery man when it's outdoors.